How to Make Spinach and Beef Lasagna - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the comforting and savory flavors of a classic spinach and beef lasagna. This hearty dish is the perfect way to satisfy your comfort food cravings while enjoying a healthy dose of greens from the spinach. With layers of tender beef, creamy cheese, and flavorful tomato sauce, this lasagna is a crowd-pleaser that’s sure to become a family favorite.

Lasagna is a beloved Italian dish that has become a staple in many households around the world. Its layers of pas...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ onion, chopped
  • ½ pound lean ground beef
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 (45 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
  • 2 cups fat-free ricotta cheese
  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (Optional)
  • ½ cup dried parsley
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • 10 lasagna noodles, or more as needed
  • ½ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, or to taste (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
  • Servings: 12

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat olive oil a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot pot with onion, garlic, oregano, and basil until beef is completely browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir spaghetti sauce and spinach into ground beef mixture; simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir ricotta cheese, 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, parsley, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl.
  • Spread a small amount of sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch pan. Arrange lasagna noodles in a single layer over sauce. Spread another layer of sauce over top and arrange another layer of lasagna noodles over sauce. Spread 1/2 the remaining sauce and 1/2 the cheese mixture over top. Repeat layers, finishing with sauce. Cover the pan with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 55 minutes, remove the aluminum foil, sprinkle lasagna with 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, and bake until noodles are cooked through and sauce is bubbling, about 15 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    322 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 38mg
    • Sodium: 876mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 279mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 567mg